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tooth fairy

/ˈtuːθ ˌfeəri/

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/ˈtuːθ ˌfeəri/A2informal
  • ruМифический персонаж в западном фольклоре, часто изображаемый как фея, которая, как говорят, посещает детей ночью, забирает выпавший молочный зуб из-под подушки и оставляет взамен небольшой подарок или деньги.

A mythical figure in Western folklore, often depicted as a fairy, who is said to visit children at night, collect a lost baby tooth from under their pillow, and leave a small gift or money in exchange.

  1. Mythical figureA2informal

    A magical fairy in Western folklore who visits children at night to exchange a lost baby tooth for a small gift or money.

    ruЗубная фея

    • The child placed his tooth under the pillow for the tooth fairy.
    • My daughter believes the tooth fairy leaves a coin for each tooth.
    • The tooth fairy is a popular tradition in many English-speaking countries.